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EU-Aust free trade deal: a “middle finger to Trump”

EU-Aust free trade deal: a “middle finger to Trump”

Hopes of inking a speedy European Union-Australia free trade deal appear wishful, with some Brussels observers hosing down expectations.

How Trump's presence ... and absence haunted the PM

How Trump's presence ... and absence haunted the PM

How Trump's presence ... and absence haunted the PM

How Trump's presence ... and absence haunted the PM

There's no escape from Donald J.Trump for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Everywhere he turns, the US president's tariffs linger over Australian affairs.

Trump meeting on backburner with PM to skip summit

Trump meeting on backburner with PM to skip summit

Trump meeting on backburner with PM to skip summit

Trump meeting on backburner with PM to skip summit

Anthony Albanese will resist making a last-minute dash to the NATO summit which could have provided a fresh chance to finally meet with Donald Trump.

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PM mulls NATO visit for Trump meeting, Mideast talks

PM mulls NATO visit for Trump meeting, Mideast talks

Instability in the Middle East and the prospect of a one-on-one with Donald Trump could mean the prime minister jest off to The Hague to attend the NATO summit.

Australia to bolster security and defence with EU

Australia to bolster security and defence with EU

Australia's relationship with the EU is set to become even closer after the two began negotiations on a security and defence partnership.

PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month

PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month

Anthony Albanese could soon get a second chance to meet with Donald Trump, after the US president abruptly cancelled their first in-person meeting.

Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

A shadowy network of ships Russia uses to trade goods such as oil in contravention of sanctions has been targeted by Australia for the first time.

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G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as wars head agenda

G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as wars head agenda

G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as wars head agenda

G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as wars head agenda

The G7 summit had its final day of deliberations in Canada but without the key player: US President Donald Trump.

Middle East conflict ends plan for PM's key Trump talk

Middle East conflict ends plan for PM's key Trump talk

Middle East conflict ends plan for PM's key Trump talk

Middle East conflict ends plan for PM's key Trump talk

Anthony Albanese will no longer meet with Donald Trump after the US president revealed he will leave the G7 summit before their highly anticipated encounter.

Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict

Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict

Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict

Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict

Australia is considering assisted departures for citizens in Israel and Iran but the timeline is dictated by safety, with airspace closed due to air strikes.

PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips

PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips

PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips

PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held discussions with Canada's leader as both countries reckon with the impact of the US president's tariff regime.

Australia backs Israel 'defence' amid escalation fears

Australia backs Israel 'defence' amid escalation fears

Australia backs Israel 'defence' amid escalation fears

Australia backs Israel 'defence' amid escalation fears

Australia has suggested Israel's attack on Iran was justified, citing international fears about the threat posed by the potential spread of nuclear weapons.

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

After much anticipation, Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will have his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'

Tech giant Amazon is expanding its footprint in Australia with a $20 billion investment to boost data centres with a focus on artificial intelligence.

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Australian diplomats in Middle East safe, accounted for

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has assured Australia's embassy staff stationed in Iran and Israel are safe and accounted for amid hostilities.

PM leans on friends in uncertain world ahead of talks

As the world becomes a more uncertain place, Australia needs friends it can rely on, the prime minister has said during a visit to a key Pacific partner.

Mideast war fears rise as Israel attacks Iran's capital

Iran has vowed revenge after Israel attacked nuclear and military sites in the country amid rising tensions over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program.

Australia to go all in for AUKUS despite US review

Australian officials will not rethink the AUKUS partnership or look at a back-up plan despite the US launching an "American First"-inspired review of the deal.

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Sanctions backlash adds to 'uncertainty' with US

Australia could question its future co-operation with the US after a decision to sanction Israeli government ministers was condemned by an American official.

Biosecurity not competition a meaty issue in beef talks

Australian farmers warn against dropping biosecurity barriers on US beef, but say the product is inferior and would struggle to compete with local meat.

Nats leader fears US beef deal will butcher biosecurity

Biosecurity will be threatened if the federal government expands Australian access to US beef to escape trade tariffs, political rivals say.

France honours Bondi mall stabbing 'bollard' heroes

French nationals Damien Guerot and Silas Despreaux have been recognised by the Macron government for their courage trying to stop a knife-wielding attacker.

Australia, Indonesia agree to joint military exercises

Australia and Indonesia have agreed to conduct joint air force and naval drills following talks in Jakarta.

Australia-EU 'determined' to seal trade deal: minister

Trade minister Don Farrell says Australia and the European Union are working through issues to try and finalise a free trade deal.

Australia seeks 'best deal' after UK tariff carve-out

Donald Trump's decision to grant the UK a tariff exemption offers some hope for Australia as the prime minister prepares for talks with the US president.

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